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I do this for notes. I like relating ideas to be next to each other. Funny thing is I rarely refer to my notes. The act of writing is often all I need to remember a concept. For math problems it depends on the operation. I do all my substitutions on one page. Or all my arithmetic or simplifying...

I just turned 26 years old, and my quarter-life crisis is in full swing. I have no words of wisdom, since I am in the mist of my crisis. I just have my story with a similar underlying theme. I dont feel like putting myself on the inquisition, so contact me via PM if you want to hear my story.

Shrug :confused: I've never heard capitalism defined as utopia. I am sure even people at the top of the capitalism game dont think it is utopia. I dont even know what utopia is. Somehow I think it is unique to an individual.

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I guess what I am saying is that it recognizes people's values, which is what it is suppose to do. You cant force people to recognize high level values. But at the same time, we do. Think about natural disasters. It is quite amazing to see people be selfless for a while. Or charity and volunteer...

Huh? I call bullshit. Do you know why capitalism rewards greed, oppression, exploitation, etc... because PEOPLE reward greed, oppression, exploitation... Take money out of the situation for a moment and think about any sizable social system. People use people. People spread rumors about people...

You're changing the subject. I didnt say capitalism is the best solution for all of time. I dont even think it is the best solution for all societies. but to say capitalism is wrong... thats a stretch.

Fair enough. You are missing my point. I know it isn't perfect, but it works for the most part. I am just saying our system is mostly right, not perfect, but mostly right. I agree, there will always be people at the tail ends, and I think we have solutions for those people. For instance...

I completely agree. Being proven wrong sucks, but being dismissed boils my blood. I love a good debate.

BTW, school teachers have a pretty cushiony job. All the holidays off, winter break, spring break! summer break!!!! I mean come on!

Is that the shaft though? Think about the time dedicated to being a NFL quarterback. Think about the sacrifices made to become a CEO or to own your own business. These highly paid individuals work hard. A lot harder than I want to work. Are there isolated cases when someone makes it big with...

Do you watch football? Do you watch school teachers?...... How many teachers are there?.... Millions How many NFL quarterbacks are there?.... Maybe a hundred active at any given time. Its not about your values. Its about the markets' value. :slashnew:

I have a problem with #2. People are NOT getting screwed. People are getting paid what they deserve. That is the whole point of capitalism, market allocation of resources. It is however human nature to whine. If you think you are better that the amount you are paid.... Prove it. Slave wage is...

Just curious about the nature of the mistake. I somewhat pride myself in the fact that I make lots of careless errors but very few logical ones. If I do make a logical error, it is always a misinterpretation of the objective. For instance, my mother told me when I was little I could do...

draw a picture of the classroom, but instead of people draw a bunch of tools (wrenches, hammers, ect.). they'll like that.